Meth production in Michigan changing

More meth "cooks" are mixing batches of the highly addictive drug in containers like 2-liter soda bottles.

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More methamphetamine cooks in Michigan are turning to what’s called the “one-pot” method, and they’re no longer just producing the highly addictive drug only in remote, rural areas.

Michigan State Police Lieutenant Detective Tony Saucedo said the drug can be made in something as simple as a two-liter plastic bottle, but he said the residue is just as dangerous.

"It creates chemical reactions, toxic fumes, it can cause fires," said Saucedo, who heads MSP's meth investigation team. "You’re dealing with acid and bases. So once they’re done with their meth cook, now you have this hazardous waste.”

Federal funding for meth cleanup was put on hold until the state completes a storage system for the waste.

Saucedo said Michigan spent more than $1 million on meth clean-up last year.